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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 887.85 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 887.85 and 422.87 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 887.85 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/887.85 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 887.85 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 375,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,440.69/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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